How To Manage ADHD

ADHD Management Tips By Dr. Kensington

I teach others how to manage ADHD, otherwise known
as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As a doctor who treats ADHD, and as the mother of a son with ADHD, I know that there are no magic
"fixes” for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

However, there are various
methods that can help one manage ADHD, and control the symptoms and challenges of the
condition.

The good news is these ADHD management tools are
effective, user-friendly, can be used in the comfort of your own home,
and are either free or very affordable. Often, ADHD management is most
successful when tackled on multiple fronts. This article will examine
the best ADHD treatment methods.

Recommended Program For Children

It teaches parents and caregivers everything about the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, how their children with ADHD view the world, and includes everything parents and
caregivers need to know to successfully manage ADHD behaviors.

Recommended Treatment For Adults

The How To Conquer ADHD Guide is an adult ADHD treatment program that was written by an adult ADHD sufferer who learned how to overcome the condition.

In this guide, he details what he did to manage ADHD, and
teaches readers how to get organized, focused, and tackle all of the
areas in which adult ADHD sufferers often face challenges: managing
money, managing work, school, and family responsibilities, and more.

The unique benefit of this program is that it is written by a person that understands first-hand the challenges and experiences of those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

How To Manage ADHD: Other Effective Treatment Options

1. ADHD Medications.
While medications are the most common treatment method to manage ADD,
there is an old saying that goes “Pills do not teach skills.”
Medications are not a “cure” or “quick fix” but they are a useful tool
that can stabilize or help quiet the more problematic symptoms. This
enables the user to focus and be productive.

Medications have been proven effective for over 70% of Adult ADD
sufferers. Often the focus is finding the correct medication or
combination of medications and the optimal dose at the right time of
day. As a result, it is essential to work collaboratively with the
prescribing physician or psychiatrist in order to find the correct
balance.

Meds should be used in conjunction with a treatment plan that
includes behavioral therapy and other supports. For an overview of
Attention Deficit Disorder medications, click here.

2. ADD Natural Remedies
are a great alternative to those who cannot tolerate or fear the
adverse side effects of stimulant-based ADHD medications such as
Ritalin.

These plant-based, all-natural supplements and medications do not come with side effects or adverse reactions. They include BrightSpark, Focus Formula, and Focus ADDult. They are made from plant and herb extracts that promote attention and balanced mood.

3. ADHD Coaching.
For adults, Coaching focuses on practical ways to manage Attention
Deficit Disorder in an everyday context. It is a way to learn how to be
more effective and focused at work and at home. Coaches work to help
those manage ADHD. Coaches work in person and are usually available via
phone and internet.

4. Therapy. Different from coaching, a therapist can help
unearth and treat any past emotional roadblocks that may be hindering
your present functioning. Also, a therapist is required when one has
other diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse which
are common in those who suffer from ADHD.

5. ADHD Support Groups.
It is empowering to meet others who are experiencing similar
challenges. Those in in same support group not only “get” it, but they
can offer advice and solutions. In turn, you can offer the same. Over
time, you will enjoy being with others who consider the condition a
gift.

6. Diet. For a list of foods that help treat the symptoms of ADHD, visit the ADHD diet.

8. Slow Down. Take regularly scheduled breaks from whatever you are doing.

9. Meditation and Yoga. Sit and relax in silence and let
all passing thoughts drift by like floating clouds. Try focusing on your
breath as it passes through your nostrils for a few minutes. Over time,
you will learn how to quiet your mind from racing thoughts. Try it a
few minutes at a time, then build up gradually. Similarly, Yoga, Tai
Chi, and Qigong, can help one relax and help one to “be” in the present
moment.

10. Tutors. Tutors can help one overcome educational or training challenges.

11. Professional Organizers. Many of the world's most successful people suffer from ADD/ADHD. (See list of Famous People With ADHD). You do not have to be a high-powered business executive to enjoy the benefit of bookkeepers, virtual assistants, etc.

More and more people are utilizing services such as Elance.com's
time management experts to help them with everyday tasks. Virtual
assistants can do anything from schedule reservations or help compose
memos. Hiring someone to do tedious paperwork pays for itself, and can
make the difference between success and constant frustration.